Ok varmintguy. I went to the store and bought a box to try in my new Ruger M77 MKII .223 rem just for you.....Here are the results. I'm still working on my 5 pound jug of H335 so that's why I'm running this powder behind this bullet, like it or not:
I loaded up 15 rounds of each charge and shot one 5 shot group and one 10 shot group....How far off the lands are you guys running these things? I'd like to dial this in more with this powder since I've got a bunch, may have to varry the OAL.
Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.
Somehow I have missplaced the load suggestions you all have given in the past for loads using the high B.C. Hornady 53 grain V-Max bullets. I am new to these bullets myself. Its the winter "reloading" season here in SW Montana and I have a 223 Varminter that I think NEEDS to shoot this bullet. My Rifle (Remington 700 SPS-V) has a 26" barrel and a Leupold 6.5x20 variable scope on it. I picked this Rifle up a while back and it has only shot Berger 50 grainers to date. These Bergers are accurate bullets, but are PRICEY, and the Hornady has a higher B.C (.290). And I think the Prairie Dogs and Ground Squirrels should really plop when hit with these V-Max bullets - even when these Varmints are "way out there". Any load suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
24-24.5grs Benchmark should work really well for ya, I use 24grs BM with 55VMAXs.